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Walk Summary:  Moderate 7.0 mile linear walk along the Huddersfield Canal towpath from Marsden to Huddersfield. 
Start : Marsden railway station
Locality: Marsden
Area: West
Start OS Grid reference: SE1401716429
Start What3words: raft.causes.planet
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance miles: 7.0
Ascent meters: 89
Estimated Walk Time  hours: 3.6
Pub & Locality: Grove Inn at Huddersfield
Parking: Large carpark near NT office near Marsden railway station
Public Transport: Buses every 20 min or trains every hour between Huddersfield band Marsden. 
Walk Description:  Walk from National Trust (NT) car park near Marsden railway station along towpath via Slawit (or Slaithwaite), ending in Huddersfield at Kirklees Tech College.  Note canal tow path now surfaced over its entire length
Other comments and points of interest:  (1) The route is notable for its display of the industrial heritage of the Colne Valley. Predominantly this is textile based and the many mills were involved in the processing of cotton, wool and worsted. Some mills remain in production, but others have been repurposed. Note for example the dramatic Titanic Mill across fields at Linthwaite, now providing luxury accommodation and a health spa. Many other industrial activities will be noted on the approach to Huddersfield.
(2) The Handmade Bakery and cafe in Slaithwaite, makes a welcome canalside stop, with its fresh artisan bread, cakes and other delights.

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